Admn o 18r - Victoria, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Posting Title- ADMN O 18R - Paralegal- Position Classification- Administrative Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62, $70,557.

73 annually- Close Date- 6/22/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- Civil Resolution Tribunal- Job Summary
Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity

The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that operates under the authority of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act.

The CRT is Canada's first online tribunal and currently provides end-to-end dispute resolution services for strata property disputes and small claims up to $5,000.

The tribunal also has jurisdiction to resolve motor vehicle personal injury disputes, accident responsibility claims and some disputes involving incorporated societies and cooperative associations.

The paralegal position provides services to CRT Legal Counsel, the CRT Chair and the CRT Executive Director & Registrar

These services include:

general legal support for the delivery of the CRT's dispute resolution services; coordinating responses to records requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and investigations by the Office of the Ombudsperson; coordinating the CRT's Independent Medical Examination process; supporting litigation matters when required.

Job Requirements:

Certificate or Diploma or Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and:
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a paralegal;
OR,:
Minimum of two (2) years recent (within the last 5 years) experience working in an office environment handling confidential material.
The CRT will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional or volunteer experience that includes the following:

Experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings or affidavits.
Experience providing competent, timely, respectful, quality service to the public in a highvolume, fast paced environment.
Experience managing a highvolume case load.
Experience working respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

A paralegal certificate or diploma.
Two (2)or more years experience working as a paralegal or three (3) or more years experience working as a legal assistant.
Experience working in an administrative tribunal.
Experience working with FIPPA or other regulations, policies, and procedures related to the collection, use and disclosure of information.
Experience working in a near paperless environment, using only online or computerbased systems to manage work, document outcomes and record statistical data.
Who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

About this Position:

This position is based out of the location listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.

For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Questionnaire:
YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience.

The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.